How to travel from Košice to Olomouc

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Compare train and bus for Košice to Olomouc

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Košice to Olomouc among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, while a flight costs an average of €355.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

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€49

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€83

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6h 27m

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Compare ways to travel from Košice to Olomouc

Compare the available ways to get from Košice to Olomouc, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Olomouc:

A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €49.

A train is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €355.

The fastest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Olomouc take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Košice and Olomouc including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Košice to Olomouc among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €83 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €65. The journey takes 5h 57m versus 4h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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How to get from Košice to Olomouc by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Košice to Olomouc

Travel to Olomouc easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Košice to Olomouc.

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There are 2 options to travel between Košice and Olomouc including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Košice to Olomouc:

A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €49.

A train is €336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Košice to Olomouc costing on average €355.

The fastest way to travel from Košice to Olomouc is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Olomouc take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 27m.

Bus takes on average 9h 56m.

The distance from Košice to Olomouc is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from Košice to Olomouc is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Košice and Olomouc as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Košice to Olomouc:
  • Flights mostly depart from Kosice International Airport and arrive in Leos Janacek Ostrava Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Kosice and arrive in Olomouc hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Košice, Autobusová stanica and arrive in Olomouc, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Košice to Olomouc, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Leo Express to go to Olomouc by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Olomouc by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines to go to Olomouc by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Košice to Olomouc:
  • 6 direct trains per day with RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, Leo Express.
Omio customers who travel from Košice to Olomouc often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Vienna, Brno, Kraków, Bratislava. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Olomouc and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Olomouc to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Olomouc, including its historic old town, beautiful parks, and cultural landmarks, plan for a stay of about 2 to 3 days.

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